7 Sweet Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck, leprechauns, and of course, all things green! If you have a sweet tooth, why not celebrate the holiday with candy-themed fun? Here are seven easy and festive ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day with delicious treats and simple activities!

1. Pot of Gold Candy Cups

Want to give out a little luck? These Pot of Gold Candy Cups are a fun and easy way to spread some St. Patrick’s Day cheer with a delicious golden surprise!

You Will Need: Small black cauldrons or cups, gold-wrapped chocolates (Rolos, chocolate coins, etc.)

Steps:

  1. Fill each cup or cauldron with gold-wrapped chocolates.

  2. Arrange them on a tray or hand them out as gifts.

2. Rainbow Candy Skewers

Bring the colors of the rainbow to your celebration with these bright and tasty candy skewers. They make a perfect treat for kids and adults alike!

You Will Need: Wooden skewers, gummy candies, marshmallows, or taffy in rainbow colors

Steps:

  1. Thread candies onto skewers in rainbow order.

  2. Serve as a colorful treat or party favor.

3. Leprechaun Hat Candy Pops

These adorable and edible leprechaun hats are a fun way to add some charm to your festivities. They’re cute, simple to make, and taste great!

You Will Need: Chocolate-covered cookies, peanut butter cups, green M&Ms, melted chocolate

 Steps:

  1. Place a chocolate-covered cookie as the base.

  2. Add a peanut butter cup on top.

  3. Secure a green M&M to the top with melted chocolate.

  4. Let set before serving.

4. Green Candy Bark

Looking for a festive and shareable treat? This green candy bark is easy to make and packed with crunchy, sweet goodness.

You Will Need: White chocolate, green food coloring, green M&Ms, sprinkles, crushed mint candies

 Steps:

  1. Melt white chocolate and mix in green food coloring.

  2. Spread onto a lined baking sheet.

  3. Sprinkle with M&Ms, sprinkles, and crushed mint candies.

  4. Let harden, then break into pieces.

5. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

Give the classic marshmallow treat a lucky twist! This simple recipe swaps in Lucky Charms cereal for an extra magical touch.

You Will Need: Lucky Charms cereal, marshmallows, butter

 Steps:

  1. Melt marshmallows and butter in a saucepan.

  2. Mix in Lucky Charms cereal.

  3. Press into a greased pan and let cool.

  4. Cut into squares and serve.

6. Shamrock Candy Hunt

Turn your celebration into an exciting adventure by hiding festive candies for a lucky scavenger hunt!

You Will Need: Green-wrapped candies, shamrock-shaped gummies

Steps:

  1. Hide candies around the house or yard.

  2. Let kids or guests search for them like a treasure hunt.

7. DIY Candy Necklaces

Get crafty and make your own wearable treats! These candy necklaces are a fun activity for kids and make a great edible accessory.

You Will Need: Green, white, and gold candies with holes (Lifesavers, gummy rings), string

Steps:

  1. Thread candies onto a string.

  2. Tie the ends together to create a necklace.

  3. Wear and enjoy a sweet accessory!

These simple and sweet ideas are perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with family, friends, or even on your own! Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments! ☘️🍬

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